Nykaa has recently launched a series of essential oils like Lavender, Peppermint, tea tree, lemon grass, Rosemary, ylang ylang, citronella at an affordable price range of Rs. 350.

These essential oils are the extract of these above-mentioned ingredients. These are basically used in aromatherapy but you can have the therapy effect at home with their relaxing and soothing effect.

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Patchouli Essential Oil :

Patchouli essential oil has a sweet and earthy aroma. It’s an antiseptic and disinfectant oil that ages to become even better just like wine. Buy now

How to use the product:

Anti-aging: add 5 drops to your face wash or lotion.
Strengthen hair: add 5 drops to your hair oil and massage or add it to hair conditioner.
Add 3 to 4 drops of Patchouli essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to drive away anxiety and depression

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon essential oil has a sour, citrus and slightly sweet aroma. Its rejuvenating properties keep you healthy and distressed. Buy Now

How to use the product:

Oily Skin: Mix 10-15 drops Lemon essential oil with 50 gm of jojoba cream and apply.
Greasy hair: Add 4 drops to wet palms, apply to freshly washed hair and rinse.
All-purpose home cleaner: Mix 10-15 drops with vinegar.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense essential oil has a woody and earthy aroma. This oil has scar fading and anti-aging benefits. Buy now

How to use the product:

Anti-aging: Mix 6 drops Frankincense essential oil with 30 ml of carrier oil and apply
Stress relieving bath soak: Add a few drops of Frankincense essential oil to hot bath
Relief from cold and flu: Add a few drops of a cloth and inhale
Add 3 to 4 drops of Frankincense essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to neutralize indoor pollution and deodorize your surroundings

Rose Essential Oil

Most commonly associated with love and beauty, essential oil of Rose is known as the Queen of essential oils. Widely used to relieve anxiety, rose essential oil has many beauty and health benefits. Buy now

How to use the product:

Glowing skin: Add Rose essential oil to any skin cream/lotion to enhance its effect by increasing its absorption by the skin
Treat acne: add 4-5 drops of Rose essential oil in 1 tsp coconut oil and apply thrice a day
Add 3 to 4 drops of Rose essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to promote energy and vitality.

Turmeric Essential Oil

Turmeric essential oil has been used historically in Ayurveda for numerous treatments. It is rich in antioxidants that add the glow to your health and beauty. Buy now

How to use the product:

Younger skin: Mix 4-5 drops with carrier oil and apply
Get rid of dandruff: Add a few drops to your hair oil and massage
All-purpose home cleaner: Mix 10-15 drops with vinegar

Cinnamon Essential Oil

A well-known spice, Cinnamon’s benefits are diversified in the form of its essential oil. Its spicy and warm aroma has a soothing effect. Buy now

How to use product:

Dry skin: Make an overnight mask by mixing 2-3 drops of Cinnamon essential oil with your face cream.
Hair tonic: Mix 4-5 drops of cinnamon oil with 5 tbsp olive oil and massage on your scalp 45 mins before taking a head bath.
Lip Plumper: Mix 2 drops Cinnamon oil with 1 tbsp petroleum jelly.
Add 3 to 4 drops of Cinnamon essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to create a soothing environment.

Geranium Essential Oil

A sweet smelling essential oil, Geranium essential oil has strong astringent and muscle toning properties. Buy now

How to use product:

Anti-wrinkle: Add 2 drops of Geranium essential oil to your face lotion and apply twice daily.
Skin Enhancer: Add 5 drops of Geranium essential oil with 1 tsp coconut oil.
Add lustre to hair: add 5-7 drops of Geranium essential oil to 15-20 ml Olive oil and massage the scalp.
Add 3 to 4 drops of Geranium essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to create a soothing environment and prevent nose and throat infections.

Basil Essential Oil

Medicine of mother nature, basil was widely used by Asians, Greeks and Egyptians. With its sweet, spicy and warm aroma, basil essential oil carries numerous benefits for skin and hair. Buy now

How to use product

Hair shine treatment: Add two drops of Basil Essential oil to your shampoo to remove excess grease and add natural shine
Prevent blackheads and whiteheads: Add 2-3 drops basil oil to a mixture of fuller’s earth, honey and lemon juice and apply as a face pack daily for 15 mins
Hair pack: for darker hair, add 8-10 drops of basil oil to a paste of “amla” powder and apply on hair
Add 3 to 4 drops of Basil essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to increase alertness and focus

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Known as a symbol of wisdom and protection, Cedarwood has been mentioned in the Bible. Carrying a woody and warm aroma, this essential oil is known to benefit dry skin and stimulate hair growth. Buy now

How to use the product:

Dry Scalp: Mix 2 drops of Cedarwood essential oil with coconut oil and massage 30 minutes before taking a head bath.
Anti-acne scrub: Mix Cedarwood essential oil with Epsom salt and coconut oil to get a slightly rough and oil mixture and use it as a scrub.
Cough Relief: Rub 2 drops of Cedarwood essential oil on your chest and throat before you go to sleep.
Add 3 to 4 drops of Cedarwood essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to relieve chronic stress and get a peaceful sleep.

Bergamot Essential Oil

A popular citrusy floral aroma in Europe, Bergamot essential oil has mood and confidence enhancing properties. It has skin healing and blemishes reducing properties. Buy now

How to use product:

Reduce acne scars: Put 5 drops on a cotton ball and apply on affected area
Heal Skin: Add 10 drops to warm bath
Hair growth tonic: Mix castor and coconut oil in equal quantity and add few drops of Bergamot essential oil
Add 3 to 4 drops of Bergamot essential oil in the diffuser of your choice to feel refreshed and relaxed.

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